80106 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 80106, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

80106 is a zip code in Douglas County, Elbert County, and El Paso County, Colorado, which covers Parker CCD, Elizabeth CCD, and Black Forest-Peyton, with a total population of 4,787 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 80106 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 80106.

The estimated population of people living in 80106 is 4,787, with a median age of 50.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 80106 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,787
 -21.78% -4.24%
2020
6,120
+4.67%
-
2019
5,847
+12.57%
-
2018
5,194
+3.9%
-
2017
4,999
 - -

Population of 80106 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 80106 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
87.5%
86.6%
 +1.04%
Black/African American
3%
2.1%
 +42.86%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
4%
6.7%
 -40.30%
Asian
4.2%
0.8%
 +425.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
3.4%
 -61.76%
Other
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 80106 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 80106 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 80106 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 80106 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.7 +9.03% 52.5 +11.7% 50.3 +8.87%
2020 46.5 -0.85% 47 +1.73% 46.2 -4.74%
2019 46.9 -2.9% 46.2 -3.75% 48.5 +0.41%
2018 48.3 +1.68% 48 +0.84% 48.3 +1.68%
2017 47.5 - 47.6 - 47.5 -

The median age of the 80106 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 80106 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 327 -42.29% 273 -27.9% 167 114
10 to 19 381 +11.27% 228 +25.45% 420 279
20 to 29 155 -67.31% 248 +47.85% 54 342
30 to 39 188 +53.86% 254 -7.66% 215 176
40 to 49 327 -11.44% 413 -40.05% 247 263
50 to 59 532 +7.46% 479 +30.32% 571 623
60 to 69 438 -3.16% 359 -1.87% 408 344
70+ 175 +59.43% 222 +25.09% 297 267

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 80106 zip code is $132,538.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 80106.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $114,844.00
  • 45 to 64
    $136,226.00
  • 65 and over
    $83,083.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 80106 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 80106, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 80106 is currently $119,641.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.22% of households in 80106 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 80106 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    3.12%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.59%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.15%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.35%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    33.87%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    23.69%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.22%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 80106 is $46,478.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 80106 by the total population of 80106.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 80106 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 80106 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    19.95%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44.56%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.00%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27.01%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 80106 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 80106 zip over the age of 16 is 4,121.

Of those people, a total of 60.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 80106 is 57.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 80106 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 314 41.10% 27.10%
20 to 24 years 291 83.80% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 105 84.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 100 85.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 387 78.00% 2.50%
45 to 54 years 1,062 84.50% 2.00%
55 to 59 years 546 75.50% 0.70%
60 to 64 years 382 42.10% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 666 23.10% 2.60%
75 years and over 268 4.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 80106. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,752 63.00% 3.00%
Black or African American 92 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 17 29.40% 0.00%
Asian 202 38.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 12 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 46 58.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 119 75.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,673 62.60% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 80106 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 80106 is 2,363, with median earnings of $55,665.00.

Women in 80106 are earning approximately 38.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,363 $55,665.00
Male 1,157 $94,811.00
Female 1,206 $36,201.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 80106 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 499 $90,625.00
Business and Financial 166 $93,841.00
Computer and Mathematical 37 $109,653.00
Architecture and Engineering 79 $187,869.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 26 $41,591.00
Legal 26 $16,184.00
Educational and Library 188 $72,778.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 34 $40,375.00
Healthcare Practitioners 50 $57,188.00
Healthcare Support 38 $34,605.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $0.00
Law Enforcement 66 $79,111.00
Food Preparation and Serving 49 $19,301.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $9,519.00
Sales 361 $9,635.00
Office and Administrative Support 357 $49,267.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 89 $36,055.00
Construction and Extraction 90 $38,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 57 $100,764.00
Production 25 $46,932.00
Transportation and Material Moving 61 $113,237.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 80106 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 80106.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 381 $103,811.00 118 $36,711.00
Business and Financial 43 $143,967.00 123 $93,018.00
Computer and Mathematical 34 $109,861.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 79 $187,869.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00 22 $41,136.00
Legal 3 $0.00 23 $0.00
Educational and Library 69 $110,703.00 119 $60,785.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 25 $40,938.00 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 50 $57,188.00
Healthcare Support 19 $0.00 19 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 66 $79,111.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 49 $19,301.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 18 $0.00
Sales 101 $9,263.00 260 $18,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 57 $110,813.00 300 $47,845.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00 77 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 81 $33,750.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 55 $100,903.00 2 $0.00
Production 25 $46,932.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 61 $113,237.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,857 households in 80106, with an average household size of 2.58 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,563 families living in the 80106 zip code with an average family size of 2.82 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 80106:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,370 53 140 294
Average Household Size 2.91 2.77 2.13 1.2
Total Families 1,370 53 140 0
Average Household Size 2.9 2.7 2.05 0

Poverty

Of the 1,563 families living in 80106, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 80106:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,894 housing units in 80106.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,857 98.05%
Vacant 37 1.95%

2.64% of the total 1,894 housing units in 80106 are rental units. This is approximately 50 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,782 are occupied by the owner - or 94.09% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 80106 is $868.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 80106 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    25
  • Less than $500
    8
  • $500 to $999
    25
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    6
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    5
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    6
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 80106 is $508,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 80106 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    57
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    33
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    32
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    184
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    544
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    858
  • $1,000,000 or more
    51

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 80106. The chart below shows the number of properties in 80106 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    114
  • 1940 to 1949
    14
  • 1950 to 1959
    7
  • 1960 to 1969
    24
  • 1970 to 1979
    181
  • 1980 to 1989
    303
  • 1990 to 1999
    594
  • 2000 to 2009
    406
  • 2010 to 2013
    251
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 80106 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    7
  • 1 vehicle available
    189
  • 2 vehicles available
    695
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    966

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 80106 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 80106 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 80106.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    111
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    133
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    159
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    107
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    20
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    92
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    390
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    76
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    115
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    359
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    178
  • 90 or more minutes
    40

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 80106 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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